The humpback whale migration season has begun, with sightings already reported off the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Michoacán state.

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The Victorian seaport town of Port Townsend has experienced many revivals. This year, visitors can enjoy the Olympic Peninsula town’s new shop and restaurant options in its brick buildings, alongside ...

The town is known for being very clean and was recently voted the best place to live in the country. It is surrounded by mountains and islands, and has some great pubs ...

The town is known for being very clean and was recently voted the best place to live in the country. It is surrounded by mountains and islands ...

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